History of the Port Vale v Macclesfield Town fixture
Port Vale prepare to entertain Macclesfield Town at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the Valiants winning just 1.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was just last season, in January 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Macclesfield | 0 - 3 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 23 Jan | Port Vale | 0-0 | Macclesfield | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 18 Aug | Macclesfield | 2 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Wed 25 Feb | Macclesfield | 0 - 2 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Fri 28 Nov | Port Vale | 1 - 3 | Macclesfield | F.A. Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 20 Sep | Port Vale | 1 - 4 | Macclesfield | League Two |
| 1987/1988 | Sun 10 Jan | Port Vale | 1 - 0 | Macclesfield | F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Port Vale are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.
Macclesfield Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Silkmen's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
Port Vale's total of 51 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two.
Macclesfield Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 30 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 11 |
| Macclesfield Town | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Valiants to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Macclesfield Town | Undefeated in last 3 away games. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here